A ceremony was held on the Royal Mile earlier today at the Stone of Remembrance.
The official party laid wreaths to remember members of the armed forces who have died in the First and Second World Wars, as well as more recent conflicts.
The First Minister, John Swinney, attended along with the Lord Provost, Cllr Robert Aldridge, the Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone and the Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander MP.
The RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums led a parade from Edinburgh Castle to the City Chambers at 10.30am, followed by Royal British Legion Scotland National Standard Bearers, Tri-Service Cadets, The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, veterans’ organisations, and Service detachments from the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force.
The One O’Clock Gun was fired at 11.00am from Edinburgh Castle as the country fell silent for two minutes in memory of those who have died in wars and conflicts.
The Rev Dr Scott M Rennie MA BD STM FRSA, Minister of St Giles’ Cathedral, then led a short Service of Remembrance.
Wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance by:
Representatives of ex-Service charities and members of the clergy
The Lord Provost
The First Minister
The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Presiding Officer
The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Scotland
Brigadier Andy Muddiman ADC RM, Naval Regional Commander Scotland & Northern Ireland
Major General Robin Lindsay CBE, General Officer Scotland
Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Minister for Veterans and People
Rear Admiral Mark Beverstock, National President, The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland
